Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #805 (Set 24)

Which statement concerning the application of dry chemical powder is FALSE?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — At temperatures of less than 32°F, the extinguisher must be recharged more often.

Dry chemical powder does not degrade or require increased recharging frequency in freezing weather below 32°F unless moisture contamination causes caking. Propellant gas cartridges, rather than temperature alone, govern low-temperature operational readiness.

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